It's like something out of a romance novel: a country sweetheart has everything but love, so her friends spot a cutie in a uniform, set them up, and the rest is history. Or in Miranda Lambert's case, real life. The "Kerosene" singer and Country Icon Award recipient at the upcoming 2024 People's Choice Country Awards is married to former NYPD officer Brendan McLoughlin, and how they met is adorable.
McLoughlin is a Staten Islander who joined the NYPD some time before 2015. Lambert told the New York Times that she met McLoughlin in 2018 as she and her music group Pistol Annies were doing press in the Big Apple. "Our record came out the day after Halloween, and we did Good Morning America. [McLoughlin] was doing security there for the show. My girlfriends, the Annies, saw him and knew I might be ready to hang out with someone," she said. "They invited him to our show behind my back. They plucked him for me." The two were married by Valentine's Day, 2019.
Around that time, McLoughlin took a leave of absence from the NYPD, then retired.
McLoughlin actually co-wrote on Lambert's latest album. Lambert told Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on TODAY, "We started writing [music] in 2020, when we were home, like for fun, and he was actually pretty good. He's a retired NYPD officer. I was like, 'You're pretty good, actually.'" "So then we were writing for this record, and he's dabbled a little bit in it, just with me—for fun." He's credited as a co-write on Lambert's track "Dammit Randy."
Brendan McLoughlin's Music Career
McLoughlin's involvement in music isn't limited to songwriting. He made his music video debut in 2020, co-starring with his wife in the video for her song "Settling Down."
From NYPD to Songwriter
The transition from law enforcement to music may seem unusual, but McLoughlin's dedication to his craft is evident. His talent for songwriting, coupled with his love for Miranda Lambert, has led to a unique collaboration that has produced a successful track on Lambert's latest album.
The Love Story of Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin
Lambert's love story with McLoughlin isn't just about their shared passion for music; it's also a story of unexpected connections and support. The pair met in 2018 while Lambert was on tour, and their love blossomed quickly. McLoughlin retired from the NYPD to be with Lambert, demonstrating the depth of their connection.
A Blending of Worlds
Lambert's life has always been in the public eye, but McLoughlin's background is rooted in a different world. The couple's ability to find common ground and support each other's ambitions is a testament to their love and respect for one another.
Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin: A Modern-Day Country Romance
Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin's story is a testament to the power of love and the ability to find happiness in unexpected places. Their love story, like many others, has its own unique twists and turns, but it ultimately shows that love can conquer all, even the barriers of different worlds. Lambert's commitment to her music and McLoughlin's dedication to his new career in music have solidified their bond, proving that their relationship is one for the ages.
